My coupon binder is so unorganized right now.  I haven’t clipped coupons in about a month.  This morning I spent about 30 minutes looking through coupons and clipping coupons.  Not a bad investment of time for the money saved.

Here’s a look at what I got today.  I spent about $21 but saved around $53.  That’s a savings of about 70% which is right on target for my triple coupon deals.

Heinz ketchup 32 oz $2.69
10/4 SS $.75 = $.44
*Smaller sizes are available for free, but this was a better deal for my family.

Betty Crocker Warm Delights $1.85
$.50 10/25 or 10/4 GM = $.35
*The two pack is available for $2.19.

Dial complete hand soap $2.25 reg
$2 sale, $.50q 10/4 SS = $.50

Windex cleaner $2.99 reg
$1.99 sale, $.55 tear off = $.34

Mueller’s noodles $1.49-$2.19 reg
$1.00-$1.50 sale, $.55 q off 2 from 10/4 SS = $.35-$.85 for 2

Fleischmann’s yeast $.99
$.40 q 10/4 SS = FREE

Skippy Peanut Butter 40 oz $5.99 reg
bogo sale $3, $.50 q 10/4 RP = $1.50

General Foods International Coffee Coolers $2.39
$.75 q 10/4 SS = $.14

Carnation Evaporated milk $1.25
$1 sale, $.50q off 2 11/1 RP, $.50 for 2

Prego spaghetti sauce $2.35
$.75q off 2 from 10/4 SS, $2.45 for 2

Chef Boyardee microwave bowls $1.29 reg
$1 sale, $.50q off 2 from 10/4 SS = $.80 for 2
also $.40q off 1 = FREE

Mazola olive oil cooking spray $2.99 reg
bogo sale, $1.50, $.50q 10/4 SS = FREE

Eggo waffles $2.35 – $.55q 10/4 RP = $.70

Pepperidge Farm garlic cheese toast $3.69 reg
$3 sale, $.60q = $1.20

Jimmy Dean D-Light bowls $3.19
$1.99 sale, $.55q RP = $.34

Kozy Shack pudding $3.29
bogo sale $1.64, $.35q 10/4 SS = $.59

Dannon Light & Fit yogurt, 6 pk
$2.50 – $.60q 11/1 SS = $.70

Nesquick single chocolate milk $1.69 – $.50q 11/1 = $.19

Coffee Mate flavored creamer 16 oz $2.39
$.50q on bottle or $.50 from 11/1 RP = $.89
(32 oz is $3.39 – $.50q = $1.89)

Sale items:

Martha White muffins, reg $1.19 each
bogo sale $.59 (I bought 4.)

Pillsbury flour $2.65-$2.95
$.99 sale (I bought 2.)

Campbell’s cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soup $1.39 reg
bogo sale, 2/$1.39

Crisco oil $4.39
bogo sale $2.20 each

Other deals:

Fleischmann’s pizza yeast $.99
$.50 q 10/4 = FREE

Preggo Broth $2 sale – $.50 10/4 GM = $.50

Hormel Pepperoni $1.99 – $.50q 11/1 SS = $.49

Do you have any coupon match-ups to share?

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My hubby and I dropped by the local antique/furniture/junk store this week.  We just never know what we’ll find.  I have been dropping in there frequently lately because I was looking for something for my tv to sit on.  I found a beautiful big dresser but it was $350.  Ouch.  I even considered it.  After all, it would be a lifelong beautiful piece.  Thankfully, we went back a few days later and found this entertainment center.  We paid only $45 for it!  I’m so excited!

The cabinet also has room underneath for our dvds and such.  We plan to keep that television for only another year or two, so it’s best that we didn’t pay much for a tv cabinet.  After we get a flatscreen for the wall, we can move this entertainment center to our bedroom to use as an armoire (since it has doors) or to one of the kid’s rooms.

What deals have you found lately?

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Rite Aid Deals for October 4-10 at Money Saving Mom

Rite Aid Deals for this week at Deal Seeking Mom

Food Lion Deals for September 30-October 6 at Thrifty Mommy

Target Deals for October 4-10 at iMommies

Dollar General Deals for September 30-October 11 at Bargain Briana

The CVS Weekly for October 4-10 at iMommies

CVS Deals for October 4-10 at Money Saving Mom

The Walgreens Weekly for October 4-10 at iMommies

Walgreens Deals for this week at Deal Seeking Mom

Free Snuggle Dryer Sheets from Family Dollar at Deal Seeking Mom

Meijer Deals at Bargain Briana

Hasbro and Playskool coupons at Saving Everyday

Also, I’ll take a brief moment to mention that I have a great giveaway going on for a $50 basket of school supplies. 

Which stores do you like best for bargain shopping?

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Three days sale items:

Edy’s ice cream (reg $5.39) $1.99, limit 4
Scott or Cottonelle 12 roll bath tissue (reg $9.79-$9.99) $4.99, limit 4
Gain laundry detergent, 100 oz liquid or powder (reg $13.29) $7.99, limit 2
Bounty paper towels, 8=12 giant rolls (reg $14.59) $7.99, limit 2
Kraft shredded or chunk cheese, 8 oz (reg $2.79) bogo, limit 2 free
–These were supposed to be 2/$2.79 but they were ringing up 2/$2 at my Food Lion because they are also on sale for $2 the rest of the week.

Other sales until Tuesday:

boneless chicken breast fillets or tender $1.79/lb
10 lb bag Russet potatoes $1.99
Smithfield smoked bacon bogo, limit 2 free
General Mills cereal, select ones bogo, limit 2 free
50% off Smithfield center cut ham slices
Alpo prime cuts bogo, limit 2 free
Porterhouse or t-bone steaks $4.98/lb
boneless shoulder steak or roast $2.99/lb
Pillsbury Halloween ckae mix $.99
Pillsbury Halloween frosting $1.29
Barilla pasta 5/$5
Clorox bleach $1.75
Progresso soups 3/$4
Betty Crocker cake mix 10/$10
Campbell’s chicken noodle or tomato soup $.59
Keebler Chips Deluxe cookes bogo, limit 2 free
3 lb bag yellow onions $1.99
Food Lion chicken breasts or tenders, individually quick frozen, bogo limit 2 free
whole pork tenderloin $2.99/lb
Perdue Perfect Portions boneless chicken breasts $5.99
Contessa meals, bogo, limit 2 free
Freschetta pizza, $3.99 (There should be a $1 coupon at coupons.com.)
Gorton’s value pack fish, bogo, limit 2 free
Ore-Ida fries and potatoes 4/$10
Jif peanut butter 18 oz, 2/$4
Food Lion jumbo biscuits 5/$5
Thomas English muffins bogo, limit 2 free

Other:  My local Food Lion also had Luck’s beans for $.59/can and Food Lion beans 2/$.89. Now would be a good time to stock up on canned beans for the winter months.  Red Baron pizza was $3.99 and I had a $1 coupon.  I did not see these sales advertised in their paper. Also, if an item is 2/$4 you do not have to buy 2 of the item to get the sale price.  As always, you can combine a coupon with the sale for more savings.  Check your local store or online ad for specials in your area.

Do you shop at Food Lion?

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Additional savings were earned from a $1 catalina that I received after my last purchase on Friday.  General Mills and Harris Teeter have a rebate savings going on right now.  I think if you purchase 3 Pillsbury products you get a $1 coupon/Catalina at the end of your purchase good on your next order.  I got one Wednesday after buying 3 Pillsbury Grand biscuits and then again Friday after the same purchase was made.  Then today I got a $5 rebate off my purchase for buying 15 General Mills products.  I didn’t realize I had purchased that many GM products this week, but I was glad for the extra savings.

This week I spent approximately $94 but I saved about $220.  I did get lots of things that I normally wouldn’t purchase unless they were free or really cheap.  I was able to stock our pantry with rice, dessert mixes, and some easy items for the freezer.  I also stocked our pantry with lots of canned vegetables. They were buy 2 get 3 free.  The kids will be excited about the junk food in the cabinets.  I’ll have to ration it out over the next month. 

The point of me telling you all this today is to encourage you that you can save a lot of money on your grocery bill.  It does take time, but it is so worth the savings!  I’ll say it again . . . Time is money and money is time.

Do you use coupons when you shop?

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In case you plan on making a trip, check out these coupon match-ups.  You can find more coupon match-ups from my first shopping trip.

Martha White Muffin Mix
$1.19 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.55 q 8/9 RP = FREE

Betty Crocker frosting
$1.99 reg, $1.50 sale
$.50 q SS 8/9 = FREE

Duncan Hines muffin mix, $2.65
$.75 q = $.40

5 star pocket folder
$2.99 reg, $.94 clearance

2 kids’ metal golf sets (not pictured)
$6.49 each, $1.62 each clearance

Grands biscuits $1.99, buy 1 get 1 free
SS 8/9 $.40 q on 3 = $.60 each

Totinos pizza rolls $2.19, buy 2 get 3 free
SS 8/9 $.40 on 2 = $.64 each
or SS 9/13

Ortega (buy 2 products) – prices vary
refried beans $1.39, taco shells $2.29
$.75 off 2 = $1.43 for 2

10 cans Green Giant vegetables
$1.39 each reg, buy 2 get 3 free = $.56 each

2 Swanson canned chicken
$2.15 each reg, $1.79 sale
$.75 off 2 = $.67 each

Sweet Sue canned chicken (large can), $2.99
$.75 SS 9/13 = $.74

Bumble Bee Tuna
SS 9/13 $.55 = FREE

Mentos, $1.49
$.55 SS 9/13 or 8/16 = FREE

Blue Diamond Almonds (splurge item for hubby), $4.15
$.75 q = $1.90

Campbell’s condensed soups
$.50 off 2 = $1.24 for 2

Lysol cleaning wipes
$3.49 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$1 SS 9/13 = $1.25 each

Ziploc storage containers
$3.29 reg, $3 sale
$.55 SS 9/13 = $1.35

Spray ‘N Wash (not pictured)
$3.25 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.50 SS 9/13 = $.13

HT marshmallows $1.19 reg

6 pk honey buns
$1.79 reg, $.79 sale

12 pk swiss rolls
$1.79 reg, $.79 sale

red seedless grapes
$2.99/lb reg, $.99/lb sale

Pepperidge Farm bread
$3.29 reg, buy 1 get 1 free = $1.65 each

Pillsbury Toaster Strudels
$2.99 reg, $2 sale
$.75? off 2 = $.88 each

Smuckers Uncrustables, $3.19
$.50 or $.75 q? = $1.69

Grands Biscuits
$1.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free
$.40 q = $.60 each
or use $.75 blinkie coupon on shelf (does not triple)

Pillsbury cookies, $2.79
$.75? q = $.54

Pillsbury Savorings
$4.59 reg, $3 sale
$.55 q? =  $1.35

Pillsbury pizza crust
$2.55 reg, $2.19 sale
$.40 q = $.99

Welch’s juice, $2.79
$.75 q = $.54

HT milk, $2.59

HT 2.5 lb bag boneless breast chicken
$9.99 reg, buy 1 get 1 free, $4.99

Sorry, there were a few coupons that I could not remember the exact coupon amount. As you can see, with triple coupons, you can save a lot on your grocery bill by buying ahead/stockpiling items while they’re at their lowest prices.  I hope that I’ll have time to shop one more time before the triple coupon sale ends on Tuesday.

Did you shop at Harris Teeter this week? How’d you do?

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I was able to pick up some packages of Hormel bacon. They were buy 1 get 1 free. These will be good for when we have breakfast for dinner or for quiche.  Also, I like to have some brownie mix on hand for those last minute desserts.  For a bit of healthier options, I chose multi-grain tortilla chips and pretzels instead of chips.  The Nature’s Valley bars are a good snack.

I ended up spending $20 and saving $55.  Here’s what I did:

Betty Crocker Warm Delights (x2)
$2.19 reg, $1.67 sale
used 2 $.50 q SS 8/9 = $.17 each

Betty Crocker brownie mix (x2)
$2.49 reg, $2 sale each
used 1 $.75 q = $.88 each

Glass Plus glass cleaners (x2)
$2.79 reg, bogo 2/$2.79
used 2 $.50 q = FREE
*There were pull off coupons on the bottles.
or use $.50 q 8/23 SS

Little Debbie Cupcakes (splurge item)
$3.09 reg
$.40 pull off coupon = $1.89

Ziploc storage containers (needed these!)
$3.29 reg, $3.00 sale
$.50 q = $1.50

Reese’s candy bars, 8 pk
$1.65 reg
$.55 q SS 8/23= FREE

Kellogg’s Poptarts, 12 pk (Saturday breakfast)
$2.99 reg, $2.50 sale
$.50 q = $1.00

Utz pretzels
$2.99 reg, $2 sale
$.75 q = FREE

Shout Gel spray
$2.99 reg, $2.50 sale
$.50? q = $1

Fantastik spray
$3.19
$.50 q = $1.69

Mentos Gum (x2)
$1.49 each
$.50 q (x2) SS 8/16 or 9/13 = FREE

2 Grande Tortilla Chips
$3.49 reg, $2.50 sale each
$.75 q (x2) = $.25 each

5 Totinos pizza rolls
$2.19 reg, sale buy 2 get 3 free = 5 for $4.38 (limit 5)
$.40 q off 2 (can only use 1 q) = 5 for $3.18 or $.64 each

3 Grands Biscuits
$1.99 reg, sale buy 1 get 1 free = 2/$1.99
use $.75 blinkie coupon on shelves off 3 rolls = $.75 each (coupon does not triple)

2 Hormel bacon
$4.99 reg, sale buy 1 get 1 free = $2.50 each

I hope to list more coupon match ups tomorrow.  Saving 70% on my grocery bill really helps my family.

Have you shopped at Harris Teeter yet?  How much did you save?

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5 Harris Teeter 1 lb bacon, buy 2 get 3 free
$3.79 reg each
$7.58 for 5 = $1.52 each final

3 Harris Teeter dozen large eggs
$1.29 reg each
$.88 sale each (limit 3)

2 packs boneless skinless chicken breast, bogo or $2.50/lb
(More than my target price, but I needed chicken.)

Luigi’s Italian Ice, bogo for $1.65 each
$.55 q, $.55 final

Mt Olive dill cubes
$2.29 reg
$.50 q (expires 8/2)
$1.29 final

Mt. Olive hamburger dill slices
$2.59 reg
$.50 q (expires 8/2)
$1.59 final

Hefty plates
$3.19 reg
bogo for $1.69 each
$.50 q
$.69 final

2 Honey Nut Cheerios
$3.75 each reg
$2 each sale
$1 q off 2
$1.50 each final

5 Ocean Spray Craisins, buy 2 get 3 free
$2.79 each reg
5 for $5.58 = $1.12 each final

3 Kleenex tissues
$2.29 each reg
$1.15 each bogo sale
$1 q off 3
$.82 each final

2000 Flushes
$3.49 reg
$1.75 bogo sale
$.55 q
$65 final

2 Peter Pan peanut butter
$2.65 each reg
$1.67 each sale
$1 q off 2
$1.17 each final

2 Swanson canned chicken 4.5 oz
$2.19 each reg
$1.79 each sale
$.75 q off 2
$1.04 each

Uncle Ben’s rice pouch
$2.19 reg
q for free package = FREE

Wacky Mac noodles
$1.49 reg
$1 sale
$.50 q
FREE

4 Bumble Bee tuna pouches
$1.39 each
$1 sale
4 $.55 qs
FREE

Colgate toothpaste
$2.75 reg
$1.38 bogo sale
$.75 q
FREE

Noxzema disposable razors
$5.99 reg
$2.99 bogo sale
$1 q
$1.99 final

Kerala Curry mango chutney Indian condiment
$2.63 reg
$1.36 close out

Kerala Curry Indian vegetable kurma sauce
$2.63 reg
$1.36 close out

Nature’s Pride multi grain bread
$3.69 reg
$1.85 bogo sale

10 Dannon yogurt
$.65 each reg
3/$1 sale
$1 q off 10
$.23 each final

Hefty Cups
$3.30 reg
$1.65 bogo sale
$.75 q
$1.15 final

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts
$2.39
$.55 q exp 8/2
$1.29 final
(These were not on sale, but I wanted to use my coupon because it was expiring that day.)

I also saved $10 off my purchase because I am an eVIC member.

My pretax amount before sales and coupons was $130.95. After sales and coupons, my pretax total was $38.31. That’s a savings of about 70%! Woohoo! It feels good to save money!

What kinds of deals have you found this week?

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I confess that I did not want to participate in the sale this time.  We just got back from summer youth camp a few days earlier and I’ve had a lot of extra things to do.  I knew I’d better take advantage of this opportunity though so that I could continue filling our pantry with inexpensive items.

Here’s a list of the deals I found yesterday.  I think I did pretty well considering I haven’t clipped coupons in a few weeks.  My coupon binder really made the shopping trip easier.  I did not have to preplan and organize the deals.  I simply walked up and down the aisles, flipping through the categories in my binder.  I realize that the sale is no longer going on.  This post is simply to encourage you to keep couponing.  It really does pay off.

Hefty ziploc bags $2.99
$1 q, $.99 final

Del Monte organic canned spinach $1.79
sale $.84

Huggies wipes $3.59
$2.50 sale
$.75 q, $1 final

2 Zataran’s rice $1.35
$1.25 sale
$.75q? of 2, $.60 each final

Bumble Bee pouch tuna $1.99
$1.79 sale
$1 q, FREE

2 Smart water $1.79
$1 sale
$1 q off 2, FREE

Swimmer’s ear plugs multi-pack $2.69
$.84 sale

Kotex pads $3.95
$2.50 sale
$1 q, $.50 final

Aqua Fresh Advance toothpaste $3.59
$1.79 bogo sale
$.75 or $1 q?, free or $.29 final

Degree deodorant for women $4.69
$3 sale
$1.25 q, $.50 final

Degree deodorant for men $4.69
$3 sale
$1 q, $1 final

OB tampons $4.19
$1.50 q, $1.19 final

Damp Rid $5.99
$2.99 bogo sale
$1 q, $.99 final

2 Playtex gloves $3.29
$1.99 sale
$1 q each, FREE

Wholly Guacamole double pack $3.99
$1 q, $1.99 final

red seedless grapes $1.77/lb = $5.29
$.99/lb sale, $1.75 final

3 lb bag onions
$1.97 sale

2 white wheat bread $2.49 each
bogo sale, $1.25 each

4 boxes Gordons grilled fish $4.69 each
bogo sale, $2.35 each

Luigi’s Italian ice $3.29
$1.65 bogo sale
$.55 q, $.55 final

Mayfield ice cream $5.49
$1.99 sale

Buitoni ravioli pasta $4.19
$4.09 sale
$1 q, $2.09 final

2 Athenos feta cheese $2.59 each
$1 peel off on box, $.49 each

Hormel pepperoni $2.29
$.55 q, $1.19 final

4 Oscar Mayer bacon $5.49 each
raincheck for bogo, $2.75 each

2 Excedrin migraine
raincheck for $1.99 each

The total before sales and coupons was about $167. After final amount was about $49. This is a savings of about 70%. As you can see, it pays to shop buy 1 get 1 free and coupon deals.

What kinds of deals have you found this week?

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First transaction:
3 CVS nighttime (generic Nyquil), regular price $5.29, clearance price $1.32
I stockpiled these for the winter season while they were at a rock bottom price. This is using the buy ahead principle to avoid paying full price later.

Second transaction:
CVS panty shields, $.89, receive $.89 Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) back (limit 1)
Pantene shampoo, reg $6.29, $4.99 sale, receive $2 ECBs, used $1 coupon
3 pencil sharpeners, $.99 each, receive $.99 ECBs each (limit 3)
At the end of this transaction, I received the $.89 ECBS for the panty shields, the $2.97 ECBs for the pencil sharpeners, the $2 ECBs for the Pantene, and it also printed a few coupons – $5 off a $25 purchase, $2 off Huggies wipes, and an additional $1.50 CVS coupon or ECB.

Transaction 3:
2 six inch topiaries (for my girl’s Barbie house), reg $1.99, clearance price $.19 each
Organix shampoo, reg $6.99, sale $4.99 – I bought this because there was a rebate form on the bottle to try it for free.
Bayer heart aspirin, reg $6.99, clearance $3.50, $1.50 coupon on box
2 Dove hair mousse, reg $4.99 each, on sale buy 1 get 1 free, used $1 coupon
Pampers Easy Ups, reg $11.99, sale $8.99, used $1 coupon
2 Pringles canister, reg $2.79 each, sale $1.50 each, used $1 coupon
Huggies wipes $3.49, used $2 CVS coupon and $.75 manufacturer’s coupon
On this transaction, I had $5.25 in manufacturer’s coupons and $14.36 in ECBs and CVS coupons.

If my calculations are correct, the regular price for all of these items would have been $94.73. My out of pocket (OOP) expense was $21.54 plus I will send off immediately for the $4.99 rebate.  This is a savings of over 80%!

I spent some time this week clipping and organizing my coupons into my coupon binder.  The binder is very helpful in situations (such as today) when you are shopping and happen to find some items on sale or clearance.

These are my CVS bargains for this week.  Let me know if you have any questions or if I did not explain something clearly. 

Happy saving!

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